Photograph of Lachie & Flora MacLean at a Bronze Age burial chamber, Kenavara, ca. 1998
Colour photograph of Lachie & Flora MacLean, Druimfraoich, at ‘Naimh Chaluim Chèaird / the cave of Calum the tinker’ on the Balephuil side of Kenavara around 1995-2000. Thought to be a Neolithic/Bronze Age burial chamber. It is named after a traveller who presumably sheltered there.
Scottish Islands explorer magazine, March/April 2011, with articles about Tiree and Coll
The March/April 2011 edition of the magazine `Scottish Islands explorer`, containing two articles written by visitors to Tiree and Coll, with colour photos. (1) “Myths dispelled” written by Mavis Gulliver, pages 18-21, (2) “48 Hours on Coll” written by Mike Merchant, pages 22-25.
School lunch ticket
Original lunch ticket issued by Argyll County Council to school pupils under the `Meals in Schools Scheme`, which began in 1945. Includes photocopy.
Five folders of text for Tiree Place Names by Niall Brownlie
Five A4 pocket folders and four 3 1/2 inch floppy disks of texts for Tiree place name derivations by Niall Brownlie, ca 2005.
Scottish Govt policy document `Scotland`s Marine Atlas` 2011
Large colour document about the geology, wildlife, environment and economy of Scotland`s coastal waters. Produced as a consultation document for the Scottish Government to shape the Scottish Marine Plan for future management of the coast line. Contributions by Ian Boyd, St Andrews University and Balephuil.
Two scallop-shaped butter dish souvenirs from 1957
Two tin butter dishes in the shape of scallop shells bearing a blue badge showing the crofters stook, rake and pitch-fork emblam, and a red scroll beneath reading “Tiree”. Each has a white mica lining which was removed for washing. Souvenirs bought on the island in 1957. Also a letter from the donors.
Information about Malcom Alexander MacLean, Kimoluaig and first Mayor of Vancouver
Printout of website information (2011) about Malcom Alexander MacLean who was born in Kilmoluaig, Tiree (1842-1895), emmigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1885, and became the first Mayor of Vancouver during 1886-87.
Book of popular English songs from the WWII period
Book of 110 popular English songs from around the time of the Second World War. “Mrs J Lamont, The Knowes, Balevullin, 6th April 1942” is handwritten on the inside front cover.
CD of songs from Tiree by various composers
Copied CD of 12 Gaelic songs from Tiree, recorded ca 1990. Various composers and singers.
CD of songs written and performed by William MacLean, Balinoe
Copied CD of 10 Gaelic songs written and performed by William MacLean, Balinoe (1920-2011).
